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Edwards County Strong By Meghan Fearn The taste of funnel cakes and pork burgers, the sound of tractor pulls and rodeos, the sights of the floral hall, and the thrill of a carnival ride will return to Edwards County this month. Countless volunteer hours and effort are given by community and fair board members to offer the long-standing tradition that is the Edwards County Fair. This year the fair will begin with the Fair Fest on Saturday, July 23rd. The day will kick off with a Truck, Tractor, and Car Show on the square at 8:00 a.m. A mammoth parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. There is no cost to participate in the parade. The theme is There’s No Time Like Fair Time. The Edwards County Fair Queen Contest will follow at the Country Financial Building at 3:00 p.m. where the reigning queen, Hayley Buerster, will hand over her crown to the 2022 Queen. Starting the fair out right, Sunday evening will bring the traditional Flag raising at 7:15 with a Community Vesper Service beginning at the Grandstands at 7:30 p.m. During the weeknights, Clay County Amusements returns to with rides for all ages and game trailers. The midway is already booked with great food vendors, as well. The Country Financial Hall will have nightly entertainment and the usual booths and children’s activities, including the kid’s favorite pedal pull. Community residents are encouraged to bring their canned goods, floral arrangements, and heritage arts to be judged and featured in the Floral Hall. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded. Food items will be entered into a baked good auction on Monday evening at 5:00 p.m. that will benefit the Senior Citizens Center. The Edwards County 4-H Program will be well represented with animal shows throughout the week, including everything from dogs, chickens, pigs, goats, and more. These shows are open to the public and showcase the talent and work ethic of area youth. The conclusion of the 4H shows will bring the annual youth auction that will be held on Thursday evening at 5:30 p.m. The Grandstands will also be full of activity in the evenings and promises another great line-up of entertainment! A two-day rodeo will be held on Monday and Tuesday evening. On Wednesday, motocross racing will provide thrilling entertainment. There will be truck and tractor pulls on Thursday and Friday, which will include two nights of different classes of pulling. Smoking diesels, pulling tractors, and farm classes will all run the track. Saturday evening entertainment will be the Demolition Derby. The Edwards County Fair Board invites the community to come together and enjoy the tradition of the Edwards County Fair. With such a great line-up of entertainment and activities, all can gather and experience There’s No Time Like Fair Time. More information on these events can be found on Facebook at The Edwards County Fair. A fair book with a complete schedule and list of rules is available online at www.edwardscountyagfair.org
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CNB Announces New Board Members
CNB is pleased to announce the addition of Kelly Wolfe and Ryan Jones to the Board of Directors of Citizens National Bank of Albion. Kelly is a Lawrence County, Illinois native and a 1992 Graduate of Red Hill High School. She graduated with an Associate in Science degree from Wabash Valley Junior College in 1994 and received her Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training from Illinois State University in 1996. She has worked in Healthcare Administration for most of her career. Her last position was Director of Operations for a Rural Healthcare Clinic that served Edwards, Wayne and White Counties. She has resided in Albion since 1998 with her husband, Richard and their two children, Allison and Drew. Ryan was born and raised in Southern Illinois and has a great respect for the people that make up this area. He began his career at the Olney Rural King location over 30 years ago. In 2000, he and his young family moved to Mt. Carmel to run the Mt. Carmel Rural King. In 2017, the company moved into new Corporate Offices and a Distribution Center where Ryan now oversees multiple aspects of the company. Throughout his entire life, he has been invested not only in the family business, but the people and communities which they serve at each of the six Southern Illinois locations and a new location in Tennessee. Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, Cindy, and their four children Madeline, Meredith, Gehrig, and Nora, and also enjoys camping, vacations, going to church, and coaching baseball.
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Mt. Carmel Fantastic 4th Celebration
By Meghan Fearn Southern Illinois knows how to enjoy faith, family, and freedom, and Mt. Carmel is no exception. This year, the Fantastic Fourth of July Celebration promises to be even better as the community will gather for a time of fun, food, and fireworks, The first event of the weekend will be a Public Fish Fry at the Wabash County Senior Center & Cafeteria on Thursday, June 30th from 11:00-12:30. The Fish Fry will be a carry-out event and will be $4.25 for Seniors 60 and over, $6.25 for under 60, $5.00 for students, and $1.25 for children 12 and under. The Mount Carmel Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to enjoy the local shops and restaurants throughout the day as well. The City of Mount Carmel welcomes families to have their own celebrations at the City Park. The 55-foot by 155-foot pavilion is the perfect place to hold that family picnic. The playgrounds, golf course, and pickleball complex will also be available for some great weekend exercise and sport. Merchants Park will be hopping with activity for the weekend with a concert by Orry Kraw playing Friday evening from 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m. On Saturday evening The Still Company will bring their brand of rock to the stage. Sunday, July 3rd offers the opportunity to celebrate religious freedom at different churches around the county. For lunch, the Rotary Club will be providing a delicious meal through their 57th Annual Rotary Corn Day at the Mabel Courter 4-H Center from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. They will offer a drive-through or dine-in option and will serve fried or grilled chicken, slaw, and their fantastic, sweet corn! Cost is $12 for tickets in advance and $15 at the door for adults. A Fourth of July Celebration would not be complete without a parade. The parade will begin on July 4th at Market Street beginning at 10:00 a.m. The grand finale will be the annual Fireworks Over the Wabash on Sunday evening at 9:00 p.m. Fireworks will be shot off from the same location; however, due to renovations, parking will be moved this year to the Junior League Football field parking lot. The public is invited to participate in any of these events and encouraged to have a safe and happy Fourth of July!
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Contact Cody Williams 618-445-7882 or Garrel Knight 618-925-3384
Wabash County 4-H Celebrates 50th Anniversary This year Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Wabash County 4-H and Jr Fair at the Mabel A Courter Fairgrounds. The grounds were gifted by Ms. C.E. Courter in 1971. The livestock barn was quickly built and used at the first fair on these grounds on 1972. The celebration will kick off with a Concert and Food Truck Fair on Saturday 9th. Headlined by Steel Woods with special guest the Perry Case and the Bates Girl, it is guaranteed to be entertaining. Fair Week Kicks off Friday July 15th with the 4-H Dog and Cat Shows. Livestock and Project judging continues through the week Ending with the Parade of Champions and Livestock Auction on Thursday July 21st. Sunday July 17th, is our annual Ice Cream Social. Come out and enjoy some homemade ice cream and desserts. Tuesday consists of the 1st Master Showmanship contest. Immediately following will be our Alumni Showmanship Content. If you were a past Wabash County Fair participant or past 4-Her currently residing in Wabash County, come out and brush off your showmanship skills again each other again. It will be a very entertaining evening. Bring the entire family out on Wednesday for Family Fun Night. This year it will feature a Pee Wee show for the little ones to try their hand at livestock showing. The festivities finish up on Thursday with the yearly Pork Chop Dinner followed by the Mobley Grant Livestock Auction. If you have any questions regarding this year’s activities or are interested in sponsoring our youth. We can be contacted at wabashcountyyouthexhibition@yahoo.com or check us out on Facebook.
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Above:20-21 Wabash County 4H club: Back row: (L to R) Eden Dillinger, Glenna McVaigh, Eva Hocking, Audrey Broster, Ethan Miller, Quinten Miller, Ryland Markle, Drew Glick, Jackson James, Trenton Potts, Stetson Potts. Middle Row: (L to R) Emma Ford, Blake Strine, Reese Price, Alexa Price, Ruby Newkirk, Josie James, Presley Stevens, Gavin Pohl, Max Ford, Wyatt Buchanan, Henry Buchanan, Levi Dillinger, Marylynn Critcheloe, Hayden Sweepy-Walker, Brooklyn Bertram, Courtney Potts, Levi Potts, Alexis Bertram. Front Row: (L to R) Addison Tennis, Hattie Newkirk, Aleah Newkirk, Miley Kennard, Miranda Kennard, Thadaus Pohl, Moriah Dillinger, Brantley Pohl, Boaz Critcheloe.
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Duke Boys to perform at Friends of Grayville Hog Roast July 23rd
Mark your calendar for the 2nd annual Friends of Grayville Hog Roast July 23. Bring your lawn chair downtown Grayville and enjoy the evening. The Duke Boys will be performing from 5 to 8 pm. Serving of delicious pulled pork, with tea or lemonade will begin at 5 pm and will be by donation. All proceeds will be donated back to the community. The Grayville senior citizens will have desserts and the Grayville Go Getters 4H club will have soda and water. putt putt golf will be available from 5 - 8 pm. There will also be a jeep and side x side show. Registration from 4 - 5 pm. First 50 entries will receive a free t-shirt. Prizes to be awarded are: tallest tires, muddiest, peoples and judges choice jeep and peoples and judges choice side by side. A beer tent will be provided by the Grayville Moose Lodge #1960. For more information contact, David Kendrick at 618-384-1720 or Andy Brock at 618-383-1983.
Edwards County Farm Buerau sponsored activities at the Edwards County Fair Young Leader Foodstand The Young Leaders will hold a foodstand on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 1pm on the southside of the square in Albion. They will be serving ribeyes, porkburgers, ice cream sundaes, and shake-ups. All proceeds goes towards community events they sponsor. Who Grew The… The Young Leaders will sponsor the “Who Grew The…” contest on Tuesday, July 26 in COUNTRY Financial Hall. Items can be check in between 5:00pm and 6:30pm, at which time they will be promptly judged, and winners announced. Categories for 2022 include heaviest tomato, biggest squash, longest green bean, longest zucchini, longest ear of corn (any type), heaviest melon, and tallest corn plant. Winning entries in each category receive $25, and the tallest corn plant winner receives $100. Pedal Pull The Young Leader pedal pull will be Wednesday, July 27. Weigh-in starts at 5:00pm, with pulling starting at 5:30pm. The event will take place on the blacktop between COUNTRY Financial Hall and the fair office. Boys and girls will pull separately, in three weight divisions. The cost is $1 per puller, and the top two in each division will receive a prize. Milke Mustache Contest Edwards County Ag in the Classroom and Prairie Farms will sponsor a milk mustache contest on Wednesday, July 27 starting at 5:00pm, and ending at the conclusion of the pedal pull. The contest is free and open to all ages and will take place inside COUNTRY Financial Hall. Kids Agricultural Discovery Zone Edwards County Ag in the Classroom will sponsor the Kids Agricultural Discovery Zone inside COUNTRY Financial Hall the entire week of fair. There will be hands-on activities for kids. The zone will be open each evening from 5:00pm until 7:30pm.
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Above:Moose Lodge #621 Albion Lake Commettee held their annual kids fishing derby June 18, 2022 at Moose Lake. (l-r): Kali Cunningham, Parker Roosevelt, Kip Cunningham, Valencia Bearden, Yaeger Bearden,Brayden Childers, Jaylon O’Neal, Rowen Bearden.
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Mt. Carmel Fantastic 4th Celebration Schedule Thursday June 30th
11 am - 12:30 pm Fish Fry @ Wabash County Senior Center
Friday July 1st
7 - 10 pm Orry Kraw @ Merchants Park
Saturday July 2nd
7 - 10 pm – The Still Company @ Merchants Park
Sunday July 3rd
8 am-Noon – Attend the Church of your Choice 11 am -1 pm – 57th Annual Rotary Corn Day at Mabel Courter 4-H Center
$12 Adults in advance – $15 Day of Event - Drive thru or dine in Fried or Grilled Chicken, Slaw, and Fantastic Sweet Corn
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10 am Mt. Carmel 4th of July Parade on Market Street 8:45 pm – Star Spangled Banner 9:00 pm – Fireworks Over The Wabash Page 8 • Hometown Voice • July 2022
Health Career Occupations Class of 2022 Congratulations to the recent health career occupation graduates from Edwards County and Mt. Carmel High School. Health Career Occupation classes are offered at Mount Carmel and Edwards County High Schools as a dual credit class taught by Wabash Valley College in collaboration with Mount Carmel High School and Wabash General Hospital and by Fairfield Memorial Hospital The HCO class introduces students to a wide variety of Medical Careers where they job shadow physicians and other health care professionals in our community as well as many of the departments at the various hospitals. In the fall semester students study Medical Terminology, disease processes of the body systems, variety of medical interventions, professional guidelines, state & federal regulations. They also study communication skills, privacy laws, ethical behavior, and the regulation of social media in the medical field. In the second semester the students begin the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program to become Certified Nursing Assistants. This is an intense program primarily focusing on Geriatric Care in Long Term Care. The students also learn about the health care system and disease processes related to geriatrics, dementia, Alzheimer’s, skilled care, rehab & restorative care, and end of life care. During this portion of the program, they cover state & federal requirements and patient/resident rights. Mt. Carmel students partner with Oakview Heights Rehab and Continuous Care center in Mt. Carmel where they get the hands-on experience and actual care of a resident during clinical rotations. Once the student has met all requirements of the BNATP the student can then sit for the Illinois Nurses Aide Certification Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Interested high school seniors should contact their school counselors for more information on the health career occupation classes. At left: students from Edwards County and Fairfield High School - front row (l-r): Front L-R Priscilla Poore, Instructor. Hannah Moore (ECHS), Addie Cowger (ECHS), Addie Bailey (ECHS), Mary Davis (FCHS), Cidney Hubble (ECHS). 2nd row: Lauren Luker (ECHS), Ava Greathouse (ECHS), Kian August (FCHS), Tara Michels (ECHS) 3rd row: Hannah Coomer (FCHS), Blaze Hiett (FCHS), Noah Barger (FCHS). Not pictured Tayler Summerfield (ECHS) At left: students from Mt. Carmel High School - front row (l-r): Annie Lin, Grace Adams, Kenley Drone, Kami Pearson, Rachael Johnson, Flynn Guard, Katie Jackson. Back row: Olivia Stinson, Margaret Harness, Montana Dill, Caleb Woollard, Lucas Ingram
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Mount Carmel Public Library Fountation Quilt Raffle The Mount Carmel public library is holding a quilt raffle. The quilt named “Sweet Escape” was designed and pieced by Thelma Childers and quilted by Abby Latimer of Latimer Land Quilting. It has approximately 1,216 pieces and measures 80” x 80”. The quilt is Thelma’s lifetime quilt number 271. The majority of the fabric is by Bonnie and Camille for Moda. The drawing for the quilt will be August 6th at the Mount Carmel Public Library, need not be present to win. Tickets are available at the library or from any board. foundation member for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. The quilt is on display at the library. Thelma’s story about the quilt can be found at http://www.cupcakesndaisies.com.
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July 2022 Edwards and Wabash County Senior Center Menus - Sponsored by The First National Bank 4)
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EC - Loaded Baked Potato, 7) 6) w/ diced ham, turkey, Shredded Cheese, Peppers, Onion, Nacho Cheese, Sr Cream, Butter, ice cream
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Third Dentist, Dr. Jordon Sowders, Joins Staff At Carmi Family Dental
Carmi Family Dental, in business since 2005, has added a third dentist to its staff. He is Dr. Jordon Sowders, who begins his duties at Carmi Family Dental on June 1st. He joins Dr. Timothy Roser and Dr. Jake Voyles. Dr. Sowders grew up on a beef ranch in the small town of Eubank, Kentucky and attended Pulaski County High School in Somerset, Kentucky. He earned his B.S. in Biochemistry at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, Texas and finished his DMD at Midwestern-Arizona College of Dental Medicine on May 13th. He moved to Carmi in late May with his wife, Erin (his high school sweetheart) and their son, Raylon, one. “We love spending time together watching football, barbecuing, and spending time outdoors,” Dr. Sowders said. “We are very excited to join the community, and I am very excited to work with Dr. Roser and Dr. Voyles. They are fantastic doctors and fantastic people.” Carmi Family Dental is located at 1000 West Main Street in Carmi. Their hours are: 8-6 Monday, 7-6 Tuesday, 7-4 Wednesday, 7-6 Thursday, 7-1 Friday and you can reach them at 618-382-8300. They offers a wide range of services including: Special Interests: IV Sedation, Wisdom Teeth Extractions, All-on-4, General Extractions, Implants, CGF to Accelerate Healing, Airway/Sleep Apnea Treatment, Myofunctional Therapy, and Children’s Dentistry. Advanced Technology: CAD/CAM Milling, 3D Printing, Same-Day CEREC, Crowns, Digital X-Rays, Hard Tissue Laser, Soft Tissue Laser, and CBCT X-Rays. Cosmetic & Restorative: Tooth-Colored Fillings, Crown & Bridge, Teeth Whitening, Dental Implants, Dentures, Gum Sculpting, Smile Makeovers, and Veneers. Other Treatments: Orthodontics, Invisalign®, Sports Mouthguards, Night guards, Fluoride Treatment, Root Canal Therapy, oral cancer screenings, and TMD Treatment.
2022 Edwards County Tractor Drive- August 6, 2022 The Edwards County Women’s Committee recently awarded over $1,600 in grants to 4-Hers in the county. Grants are available to 4-Hers ages 8-12 to help them with the costs associated with taking a 4-H project. Funds are intended for items that the 4-Hers will be able to use for most of their 4-H career. This year there were 24 4-Hers who received grants. “The Edwards County Farm Bureau takes great pride in continuing and expanding our involvement in the 4-H program in Edwards County,” stated Rebecca Perry, FBCM, Edwards County. “We are happy to invest in the future of 4-H by supporting these local 4-Hers.” The Edwards County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee started the 4-H grant program in 2010, since that time they have awarded over $16,000 in grants to the 4-Hers of the county
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75th Anniversary of the Albion Moose Lodge
By Meghan Fearn Many who frequently pass by the Albion Moose Lodge, located on 5th Street, are unaware of the good works that come from inside this organization. This is mainly because it is done quietly, without much local publicity and fanfare. For 75 years, the Albion Moose Lodge has existed to help care for children, to look out for senior members, to bring the community closer together, and to celebrate life. The members of the organization who give their time and resources have done so for years, not because they seek recognition; but because they have seen the fruits of their labor. This is done primarily through their community donations and the philanthropic works of MOOSEHEART and MOOSEHAVEN. MOOSEHEART cares for children through a residential and education childcare facility located 40 miles west of Chicago. It provides a safe home, education, second chance, and bright future to children of all ages who are considered “at risk.” This 1,000-acre campus is home to an average of 200 children at a time and has been functioning as a positive and safe environment for over 100 years. Thousands of children have lived at MOOSEHEART and have had the benefit of the love of a house parent and an education that many times includes college and trade opportunities they never would have received. It is a life-changing organization and one of the main reasons that the Albion Moose Lodge exists. MOOSEHAVEN cares for seniors through a 70-acre residential retirement community that is a benefit offered to Moose members and their spouses in their sunset years. Those who have been members of the Moose for 15 consecutive years have the option of living in this community where they can retire with other members and receive top rate care. The Albion Moose Lodge also brings the community closer together by offering a place for members to gather and share a meal. The kitchen at the Lodge is open to members on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. and offers a full menu including burgers, fries, shrimp, tenderloin, and much more. Once a month they offer their favorite fried chicken dinner, which always draws a crowd. All serving and cooking is done by volunteers so that as much money as possible goes to support all of their great causes. Beyond MOOSEHEART and MOOSEHAVEN, the Albion Moose Lodge has given thousands of dollars in the area over the years to support local scholarships, sports programs, and community celebrations. They also assist individuals with health issues and these are just a few of the great things they do. Members also receive access to Moose Lake. This location offers a shelter house, fishing, and camping for members to use with their families or other members. One of the goals of the Moose Lodge is to bring the community together and celebrate life. This has certainly been accomplished by the many weddings, birthday parties, family photographs, campouts, and more that have been hosted at Moose Lake since 1948. The Albion Moose Lodge is a private organization that requires a sponsorship and acceptance to become a member. Members must be at least 21 years of age and abide by the membership guidelines. Members are encouraged; but not required, to attend the monthly meetings. They are also invited to participate in their extra activities, such as the youth fishing derby and birthday suppers. Albion Moose Lodge #621 was instituted on July 17, 1947, reaching 75 years old this month. To celebrate, the community is invited to come enjoy an evening of food and entertainment on July 16. Tristan Brock-Jones will be performing from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. and AKACIA Band will bring their musical talents from 7:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Food and drinks will also be available for purchase throughout the evening. All funds raised will go towards the great things the Moose Lodge does for the community. For more information about the Moose, come to the 75th celebration. The members are always eager to share how this organization is making a difference.
Above: Albion Moose Lodge Charter Members Class Enrollment July 17. 1947 in the ECHS Gym
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Above left: Albion Moose Family Center #621 Career/Technical Ed. Scholarship, Hayden Davis, Albion Moose Family Center #621 President Syl Seib and Jalyn Smith; Above right: Albion Moose Family Center #621 Deceased Pilgrim Memorial Scholarship in honor of John Whetstone, Syl Seib and Emma Wiseman
Friends of Grayville Sponsoring Tina’s Wish Program The Friends of Grayville (FOG) would like to announce that they are taking over the sponsorship of the annual Tina’s Wish Program. The Grayville Jr. Women’s Club (JWC) has sponsored this program for many years and we are honored that they are entrusting it to us. We are going to get started a little early this year. FOG will be having Christmas in July. We encourage you to start your shopping early! Please purchase any clothing item or toy for a child birth – 5th grade and place them in donation boxes at Tri County Banking Center and Groff Memorial Library from July 1 – July 29. These donations will be matched with Tina’s Wish gift tags in November to be distributed in December. These donations will not take the place of the cards available in November. They will be used to supplement those purchases. We appreciate the past support given to the JWC for this worthy program and hope that support will continue as we meet the needs of children in Grayville!
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Wabash County Farmer’s Market Coupons The Wabash County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee is encouraging members to visit the Wabash County Farmer’s Market. They are giving away fifty $10 coupons to Wabash County Farm Bureau members to be used at the Saturday, July 16 th Farmer’s Market. The coupons are at the office and are first come first serve. Only one coupon per Farm Bureau membership. Committee members will also be at the Farmer’s Market that Saturday to hand out insulated grocery bags filled with fun and useful give-aways. Make plans to stop by the Farm Bureau office at 1128 Oak Street to pick up your $10 coupon. Then, mark your calendars and plan to attend the Wabash County Farmer’s Market on July 16.
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Enjoy the Friends of Grayville Hog Roast! Albion ~ Mt. Erie ~ Olney Crossville ~ Bridgeport Lawrenceville
Friends of Grayville Hog Roast July 23rd - Downtown Grayville • Serving starts @ 5 pm Cost by Donation
All proceeds will be donated back to the Community of Grayville
• 2nd Annual Jeep & Side by Side Show
Registration from 4-5 pm. • Door Prizes and Cash Prizes
Prizes Include: *Muddiest Vehicle, *Tallest Tires, *Peoples Choice, *Judges Choice Jeep, and *Judges Choice SxS
• Putt Putt Golf - 5 pm to 8 pm • Music Provided by: The Duke Boys - 5 pm to 8 pm • Beverages available through the Grayville Go-Getters 4H Club • Deserts available through the Grayville Senior Citizens • Beer Tent available through the Grayville Lodge #1960 For additional information contact: David Kendrick 618-384-1720 or Andy Brock 618-383-1983
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Edwards County 4-H Food and Clothing Show Results The Edwards County 4-H Food and Clothing Show was held Monday, June 13, 2022. Thank you to Sharlee Aaron and Bonita Thomason for judging the food exhibits, and to Abby Shelton for judging clothing. In the clothing show, Claire Doelling was awarded Best of Show. Claire Doelling and Aleya Bare were named State Fair delegates in STEAM Clothing I. Claire Doelling and Aleya Bare participated in Fashion Revue. Claire Doelling will receive the Fashion Revue trophy. In the food show, Best of Show designations were awarded too: Landon Loyd - Cooking 101; Madison Miller- Cooking 201; Hayley PerryCooking 301; Addison Anderson-Cooking 401; Alyson Williams-Food Preservation and Hayley Perry- Food Science II; Lillian Bare-Sports Nutrition. Seven exhibitors were chosen as State Fair delegates: Landon Loyd, Madison Miller, Alyson Williams, Kamryn Trowbridge, Hayley Perry, Breanna Willett and Lillian Bare. State Fair alternates are Lucy Harrison, Kolby Terry, Keira Willett and Tori Thompson.
Above top photo: 4H members showing for the first time. Top L to R: Patience Brown, Ellie Troyer, and Claire Doelling. Bottom L to R: Londyn Fitzpatrick, Lucy Harrison, and Landon Loyd. Above bottom photo: State Fair delegates and alternates - (l-r): Alyson Williams, Breeana Willett, Landon Loyd, Aleya Bare, Lillian Bare, Kamryn Trowbridge, Kolby Terry, Hayley Perry and 2021 Edwards County Fair Queen Hayley Buerster.
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Every Dancing Flame
By Molly Rafferty “All of which mattered little. There was the fire, promising life with every dancing flame.” - Jack London, To Build a Fire **** Dear Edmund, I write to you about the two little girls who play in the woods. They are out every day, all day. They seem to be twins, for they appear and dress identically; they have unbound hair and wear pastel-colored dresses, as is the fashion for girls their age. No weather—not rain, nor sleet, nor snow—forces them to abandon their games, during which they dance around the old well on the edge of the forest. Their childish squeals seem to float around the house, entering in any window that I have propped open to dispel my home of the unbearable summer heat. Many times I’ve considered going outside to ask them the whereabouts of their mother, their home—but every time something stops me. Edmund, something scares me about these girls. When they are breaking from their fun around the well, they will stare up at my window here on the third floor. Mayhaps it is merely chance that they look when I am pacing my chambers, or writing to you, or polishing my rifle—but something does not feel right.
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Every Dancing Flame - continued from page 19 to catch the fancy of a lovely lady. But least of all, he did not know the history of the house. The girls danced around the well, running and twirling in circles. Their chatter rose around the forest and hovered to the man’s study, where he was bent over his desk. Silas did not care to listen much, but on the few instances that he tried, their voices seemed too quiet to hear and their words too indistinct. He would then shake his head, admonishing himself for being distracted, and return to what he was writing. **** Mr. Alexander, I thank you for your dedication to my situation. I find your information tremendously helpful. Since the passing of my father, I have wished to learn more about my ancestors and the estate, and you provide the key to that knowledge. Have you any details about the accusation from my grandfather to this Mrs. Theresa McCoy? I await your response. I have dropped off the envelope with your secretary, including more payment to address
my aforementioned question. With my gratitude, Silas Wellington **** Silas Wellington was in the parlor for tea time. Through the window he could see the girls leaping around the well, playing some sort of tag. The skirts of their dresses bloomed like flower petals in the wind, and their hair— waist-length and light-colored—drifted behind them. They were ethereal, like the angels painted in the cathedral near Silas’s childhood home. He’d escaped to this church for a bit of peace and quiet, which he couldn’t get around Emund’s children. But unlike his siblings, Benjamin had been calm and collected, even as a small child. That was when Silas had decided to make him his successor. Silas sifted through the mail scattered on the coffee table. He threw the bills back on the table, nearly landing on his plate of orange-flavored scones, before he reached the envelope with no return address. to be continued next month
New Time and Activities Planned for Edwards County 4-H Livestock Auction By Tori Thompson Come out and support the 4-H kids at the livestock auction on Thursday, July 28th beginning at 5:30 pm! New to the festivities this year will be a celebrity showmanship contest starting at 5 pm just before the auction. What celebrities can you expect to see at this inaugural event? State Farm Agent-Doug Raber, hair and makeup stylist from Lacey’s Custom Cuts and a past Edwards County Fair Queen-Gracie Perkins, Edwards County Fair Queen Coordinator and owner of The Watering Can-Nathan Gentz, Loan Officer at CNB-Colton Speir, Country Financial Agent-Evan Thomson, and Nutrien Ag-Browns staff member, a past 4-H leader and past fair board member-Toby Beadles. Come watch our contestants show a sheep to their best ability. It is guaranteed to be a fun time! A few other changes have also been made to our auction this year. It will start at 5:30 pm instead of being held in the morning as in the past. With this change, we are hoping to draw more buyers out for the kids. We will also be doing add ons this year at the auction. Instead of buying the animal in full or using all of your money on one 4-H member, you can do an add on and split your money for multiple kids. Having the auction in the evening is also great so that you can go across the fairgrounds and enjoy the carnival or get some food. You could even watch the tractor pulls! We would love to see you there, so please plan to join us on Thursday, July 28th at the Edwards County Fairgrounds!
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Edwards County Health Office Open House July 26th Over three years since initial discussion about the project began, the new Edwards County Health Office, located on North 5th Street in Albion, is nearing completion. The new 3,500 square feet facility features multiple exam rooms and restrooms, office and storage space, a room solely designated to be used for the foot clinic, a large reception area and waiting room, and even a staff meeting room. The public will be invited to tour the new facility during an Open House planned for Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. The construction of the health office was initiated and funded by the Edwards County Medical Association. The ECMA was created in the early 1980’s in order to provide medical services to Edwards County and the surrounding area. The group’s top priority was to build a clinic and recruit a doctor for West Salem. The group did just that as they managed to hire Dr. Tim Garrett and built the West Salem Medical Clinic on the square. In 2005-06, the ECMA continued its efforts as it constructed a new building to be used as an ambulance base for the northern part of the county. Ten years later, the association funded an addition to the building, adding another ambulance bay. The ECMA continues to have a strong working relationship with the County of Edwards Ambulance Service and recently signed another five-year lease for the building at the rate of $1/year. For over 35 years, the medical association owned the clinic building on the West Salem Square and it was operated by Dr. Garrett. In 2018, the medical clinic building was purchased by Carle RMH. This purchase boosted the funds of the association and the board began exploring new ways to benefit the community. Ruth Ile, one of the ECMA’s original directors, brought the idea of a new health office to the group. Discussion ensued and the group approached the Edwards County Commissioners in February of 2020. “Before we got too far into this, we needed to make sure the County would be willing to lease the building for the purpose of a health office,” explained Erin Fenton, President of the ECMA. The first step was to find a suitable location.The current health office had been located on the Albion square for the last several years. However, there were no available lots big enough to keep the office on the square so the group began looking elsewhere. Multiple locations were considered before the group approached the Edwards County Fair Board about purchasing land adjacent to the Fairgrounds. The Fair Board and the ECMA worked handin-hand and the purchase of a suitable lot on North 5th Street was completed. After purchasing the property and signing a five-year lease agreement with the county, the ECMA hired architect Adam Green of Evansville and the project began to take shape on paper. Then, COVID hit and everything was put on hold. Several months later, the project finally resumed and was recently completed under the guidance of Albion contractor Roger Stennett. “I would say we are 95% done at this point (mid-June),” stated Fenton. “We have landscaping and some parking lot work to be completed, and the county is working on signage.” While a rewarding project, seeing it come to an end is a relief for all involved. “Honestly, it felt like this would never actually get started and then it felt like we would never finish it,” said Fenton. “It has been a long process, and an emotional one at times, but we are ecstatic to be able to do this for the people of Edwards County. I can’t say enough about the time and effort George Gerlach has put into this project, and I know he is relieved to see it come
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Edwards County Health Office Open House July 26th to fruition. He has spent countless hours helping Roger oversee the project and handled many of the day-to-day decisions.” Edwards County Health Nurse Amanda McCoy is excited about the new facility as well. Much of the initial planning, as far as the needs and wishes for a new health office go, came from former County Health Nurse Belinda Moore. Moore recently accepted a position with Fairfield Memorial Hospital and McCoy was hired. “I am thankful to the Edwards County Medical Association for their support and generosity in providing us with the new space! It is my hope that this additional space will allow us to grow programs and services to support the health and wellbeing of the community,” commented McCoy. Since the first discussions about the project began three years ago, the ECMA has undergone some major changes of its own. Curtis Ingram retired from the board, as did Ruth Ile. Ile recently stepped down as she has moved out of state to be near family. The board lost two others when President Bessie Borgra passed suddenly in 2019, and Director Kenny Mewes unexpectedly passed earlier this year. The current Edwards County Medical Association Board consists of President Erin Fenton, Vice-President Carol Walkenbach, Secretary Marty Jordan, Treasurer George Gerlach, and the following serve as Directors: Jason Arnold, Jane Hedrick, Averi Goodman, Mark Curtis, and Sarah Mitchell. The ECMA would like to extend gratitude to all of the contractors involved in this project: Roger Stennett Construction; Adam J. Green, Architect; Acura Engineering, Inc; Arnold Landscaping & Lawncare; Bailey Enterprises, Inc.; Complete HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical, Inc.; J.B. Esker & Sons, Inc.; Greenwalt Sons Construction, LLP; Weather-Tight Solutions; Morris Tractor Services; Carl Porter, Business Communications Solutions; Mt. Vernon Glass Company; Andrew Buckles Construction; Harms Construction; Rod Payne Insulation; Anthis Prep & Paint; Hardwood Floor Specialties; S.K. Smith Electric, Inc.; Patriot Engineering & Environmental, Inc.; and Quality Painting & Striping, Inc. In addition, the City of Albion assisted with the water and sewer line hook-ups for the new building.
9th Annual AGS Back to School 5K Dash on August 27th Online entry:
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5K Participants 5k late Reg./ Packet Pick up: 7:00 – 7:45am Start Time: 5K run/walk 8:00am - All ages welcome Chip-timed by To the Finish, LLC $25 per participant entry fee for 5K; Family of 4 or more $80.00 $30 entry fee day of the race Kids Ages 6 -10: Want to run the 5k but need a little extra encouragement? Run with a buddy with the Lions On The Run Program! Simply register for the race and designate that you would like to participate. We will contact your parents! (Just be sure to pre-register) T-shirt provided to those who pre-register for the 5K by August 9, 2022 (shirts may be available but are not guaranteed after this)
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Over 2,000 boxes of cereal and cans of vegetables donated to area food pantries The Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders sponsored a “Harvest for All” food drive competition for the Edwards County 4-H clubs which resulted in over 2,000 boxes of cereal and cans of vegetables being donated to the WADI food pantry in Albion and the Mt. Zion Church food pantry in West Salem. Clubs were challenged to collect and donate 1 box of cereal and 2 cans of vegetables for each member, which would have resulted in 333 items collected, if the challenge was met, the Young Leaders would match the number of items donated. 1,038 items were collected, far surpassing goal. Therefore, the Young Leaders are matching the donation. The club with the most items collected, per member, won a coupon for a grandstand show during the 2022 Edwards County Fair. The Ellery Panthers 4-H club won this prize. Above: Members of the Blue Ribbon 4-H club with some of their donations for the Harvest for All food drive. At right: Bud Anthis of the Edwards County Farm Bureau Young Leaders counts donations as part of the Young Leaders/4-H Harvest for All food drive.
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Above: Members of the Ellery Panthers 4-H club with some of their donations for the Harvest for All food drive.
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An Opinion Piece - By Daisy Roser By Daisy Roser People are different. Take for example the various reactions within the Roser household to Mom’s Movie Mandate last month. For the entire month of June mom outlawed movies, enforced bible studies, and took away technology past nine p.m. I found it rather unpleasant, and went to great lengths to have the rules amended. Naomi and I have far too much fun watching cartoons together for the practice to be dispensed with so easily. I pleaded and cajoled in the most hilarious of ways for Mom’s dismissal of the law. Abe, on the other hand, didn’t care at all; he thinks movies are a waste of time.Promiss was altogether joyous about it, she doesn’t enjoy movies. She’s extremely loud about her dislike, and makes it quite apparent when the rest of us watch movies that she thinks we’re wasting time and brain cells. We ignore her, but happily eat the treats she bakes while we’re entertained. Debo and Elsie pouted at the Mandate, mostly because it meant they had lost their excuse for popcorn every friday. Naomi helped me convince mom to concede such small allowances as Veggie Tales and Pilgrim’s Progress.Zeke rolled his eyes and privately complained. Ben ranted inconsolably. It’s a good thing we’re not all similar, else we’d either completely abandon enjoyment and entertainment altogether, in the case of if we were all like Promise or Abe or Dad, or we’d have far too much of it, if everyone were like Naomi and me. I personally think movies are an entertaining escape from reality, especially when a person is sad and wants to forget that they are. I’m very good at movie play-byplay commentary, and keep everyone around me who is not paying proper attention carefully informed on what’s happening. Movies always spur on conversation afterwards, and I like talking about them with my siblings and friends, reenacting the scenes and laughing over the jokes. Sometimes movies can be a springboard for deeper topics, especially when a spiritually-minded person is leading the conversation. Movies can be well-made and
hilarious and fun and interesting, and overall a testament to the immense potential of human creativity. It is completely crazy that we can create an entire world within a screen based on previous, unrealistic performances, and video-soundtrack editing. But I will say, from an entirely neutral point of view, the month-long movie fast might have improved my overall mentality. Because, while movies can be a testament to the skillful people behind the screen play, musical scores, acting, video-taping, and choreography, they’re oftentimes not. Not only do movies rot brain cells, there are a lot of things in movies that are less than appealing to Chrisian viewers, they rot morality, so to speak. In some cases it could simply be said that flawed humans make flawed movies. Humans portray biased slices of reality, as the narrow viewpoint through which one sees the movie world is limited to the scope of the one making the movie. And in some way, the religious and political worldview of the creators will make its way into the entertainment. But other times the fact that sin tends to sell, changes concepts that could be so enjoyable into ones that make godly viewers cringe. It happens way too often. It’s because there aren’t enough Christian participants in the movie-making industry. Imagine if creative christian actors, writers, and musicians were to infiltrate the business and turn it from one that celebrates all manner of abominations, to one that produces realistic entertainment full of moral characters, while keeping the skill by which the sets/scripts/songs were made. Movies have so much influence over a culture… I wholeheartedly believe that if movies went through a dramatic reform of content, then much of society would go through a dramatic reform of conduct. Many of the murders today wouldn’t happen if not for the eerily realistic films about murderers we have today, or the video games where participants can go out and violently other characters. theSaturday sexual 8sins and Stop kill by Monday - Friday 8 amMuch to 5 pmofand am to 12 pm immorality and check out fresh wouldn’t cut meat case and frozen general ofthe thenew nation happen if films food we have available. You’ll never know what youon will find!28 continued page
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An Opinion Piece - Continued continued from page 27 didn’t celebrate it through constant immodesty and promiscuity displayed by both male and female characters. Just think if all of it were reversed, so that movies encouraged morality and made the bad guys, bad guys, instead of letting all characters operate in a sort of wishywashy gray area where all commit sins, skillfully butcher opponents, and have tragic backstories that excuse their actions. But to change the entertainment industry, it would take more than a few Christians charging into uncharted territories where, let’s face it, the opposition would be striking and heavy, while the clash of worldviews would be even more dramatic. But we don’t really want that, or parents don’t really want that. Let me be more clear. My mom doesn’t just dislike movies, she hates them. She hates letting us watch them and only ever lets us because we beg so much and enjoy them so much. She has seen some movies herself, and finds them all disgusting glorifications of terrible acts. She doesn’t want me to become part of the entertainment industry because it is so corrupt it has completely soured her taste for entertainment, and made her rather more supportive of working during freetime. Christian parents in general don’t want their kids embroiled in something that has seen so much moral disaster. They don’t want their kids traipsing into that immoral world of entertainment for either education or occupation, as in reply to both the entertainment industry would offer sin and opposition at every side. And even if it weren’t for the blatant brainwashing that would happen in the entertainment sphere for those from Christian backgrounds, or those with more conservate political and moral policies, small town morals don’t sell in big cities like Chicago, New York, or Hollywood. So how would I fix it? This is after all an opinion piece. I say the aforementioned problems call for an entirely separate entertainment industry, located somewhere other than California. It calls for a hefty grant and a lot of training to people who would do right by the commission. I say it calls for a lot of prayer and consideration, and a whole lot of motivated young folks who want their kids someday to enjoy the technological innovations and creativity expressed in cinematography, but without the immorality blasting through every word. To conclude, a short history lesson; a hundred and fifty years ago, motion pictures were created. The original creators didn’t sell the patent for much, they moved on to other things, thinking that movies were a passing fad. It’s needless to say that the silent videos composed of frame-by-frame picture-projection devices, have come a long way in the last centuries. By all accounts, mov-
ies are here to stay, soon they will be even more realistic, cost even more money, and the makers will be ever more skilled. The thought that for so long people lived without video, and that at its start it was unappreciated and expected to fail, is now nearly unthinkable. Today TV is how we get weather forecasts, news, and politics. It’s how people make money, it’s how they promote their businesses and world views, sometimes it’s even used to broadcast spiritual views, albeit far too rarely and often by people with the wrong motives or theologies. Today movies are how we get entertainment and inspiration, how we escape. But I think that while trying to improve the state of the entertainment realm, there is also a need to keep the desire in perspective. I would love to see the movies redeemed as much, and probably more than, most people. But I remember where true escape comes from. Jesus is the only truly safe place for Christians.Even reformed, entertainment will be flawed, but Jesus is the only one to ever be truly flawless. Movies might make us happy, but only Jesus can bring true joy.
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Wabash County Ag in the Classroom June was National Dairy Month and the Wabash County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee honored it by sponsoring a dairy promo at Buehlers Buy Low in Mt. Carmel on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The Women’s Committee set up a dairy display and gave away free samples of cheese. They also spoke with consumers about the nutritional benefits of dairy. The first fifty consumers that visited with the ladies received a free half gallon of 2% milk. Consumers also received a reusable grocery bag filled with dairy info, including how to find out Where Your Milk Comes From. Funding for this delicious program was provided by Wabash County Farm Bureau and a Consumer Education grant from Illinois Farm Bureau.
During the Taste the Goodness of DAIRY Power promo held by the Wabash County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee at Buehler’s in Mount Carmel, committee members, Dolores Timberlake and Stephanie Bosecker spoke to consumers about the nutritional benefits of dairy. Jessica Adams with her son, Qwade were one of fifty customers to receive a free half gallon of milk!
The Wabash County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee sponsored a diary promotion in June at Buehler’s. Women’s Committee members, Stephanie Bosecker and Angie Broster spoke to consumers about dairy and provided samples of cheese. Telisa Laws enjoyed the different kinds of cheese provided, the reusable grocery bag, and a free half gallon of milk!
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Boredom Buster
By Meghan Fearn “I’m bored.” I said to my dad…..ONCE! It was a hot day, I was a 14 year old, on summer break, and I am pretty sure this statement was a manipulative way to play on my fathers’ sympathies. I probably either wanted permission to watch TV or go to a friend’s house and hoped my dad would see the necessity for me to do these things. I’m sure my tone was whiny, and that I did my best to look pitiful. (No parent can relate to this, right?) My dad just stared at me for a long minute and walked outside. I realized that my ploy had not been successful and had just settled on another angle when he came back inside. In his hands, he held paint scrapers and a wire brush. Without any emotion whatsoever, he handed me the tools and said, “I want all of the paint scraped off of the woodshed by dark.” Before I could even protest, he walked back outside. Not that protesting would have made a difference, my dad was never unkind or harsh, but we all knew his word was law and arguing would go nowhere. You can double-check my facts here, but in my remembrance, it was the only 150-degree day ever in the history of Southern Illinois, the Wiseman woodshed was at least the size of a football field, and the paint they had originally used was made of superglue. Anyway, that is my story and I’m sticking to it! I spent the morning scraping away centimeter by centimeter of stubborn white paint. Lunch break was a quiet affair. I was in no mood for small talk, and I could see that my siblings were barely holding back grins. (To this day, they appreciate learning so many things “not-to-do” through my example.) After lunch, I got my shoes on and started to head back outside. My dad was in his office, listening to the noon day farm markets. As I started to open the door, he turned the dial off and quietly said to me, “Meghan, God has given you good health, intelligence, imagination, and you have more than you need to live. If you can’t find something to do with all those things, I will.” He clicked his radio back on and I went back to my work. That was the ONE time I ever said, “I’m bored.” He was right, of course. I wouldn’t have admitted it then, but this lesson is one I have shared with my kids many times. There is always something that needs to be done, and not for our own benefits. We are called to serve others, the share the Gospel, and be about the Father’s business. Time wasted with mindless activities, whining, and looking for ways to be entertained does not fall into any of the activities for which we have been called. Don’t tell my dad, but I am very thankful for that lesson he gave me during those crucial teenage years. Maybe next time, I’ll tell you about what I lesson learned while re-painting that same shed.
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Above: Rebecca Perry, manager of the Edwards County Farm Bureau reads attendees at Agriculture Week at the Albion Library a book about strawberries. At left: Children at Agriculture Week at the Albion Library examine the strawberry jam they made during their lesson all about strawberries.
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Southeastern Illinois Summer Ag Institute held Nineteen teachers from Edwards, Wabash, Wayne, and White Counties participated in the 2022 Southeastern Illinois Summer Ag Institute June 14-16, 2022. After a presentation from Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom, staff and teachers toured multiple agricultural locations including: Scent + Soy, Country Home Processing, the Tri-State Food Bank, Fresh Thyme Market, Mesker Zoo & Botanical Garden, Phillipstown Christmas Tree Farm, White County GIFT Garden, Medlin Fish & Pecan Farm, and Loofah Farms. Teachers also heard from the various commodity groups including Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, St. Louis Dairy Council, and the Illinois Pork Producers Association. Teachers were asked to submit a lesson plan on an agricultural topic of their choice as well as listen to an agriculture-related podcast. Teachers earned continuing education credits from Wabash Valley College. The 2022 SAI program was sponsored by Edwards, Wabash, Wayne, and White County Farm Bureaus, and made possible through a grant from Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom. At left: The group of teachers from Edwards, Wabash, Wayne and White Counties that participated in Summer Ag Institute learned how to incorporate ag in their classrooms, as well as had the opportunity to participate in some exclusive field trips. One day was spent in the Evansville, IN area where the group got a behind the scenes tour of Mesker Park Zoo. Pictured here in the front row: Scott Webb, Keyla Stover, Mackenzie Kiewitt- Edwards County AITC Coordinator, Katie Liston, Allison Edwards, Kim Liston, Diane Kelley, Missy Sharp, and Staci Roberts- Wabash County AITC Coordinator. Back row: Emily Smith, Gena Cushman, Jenny Ridge, Ashley Westfall, Alexa Hortin, Julie Herman, Jennifer Barbre, Cheri Norton, Alyssa Charles, and Kristen Hilliard. At left top: Each participant had the opportunity to make a soy candle during the Scent+Soy presentation given by Anita Pettigrew at SAI. Keyla Stover gently pours the soy wax mixture into the jar with a wick, and Emily Smith combines the scent with the soy wax. At left bottom: The teachers learned about traditional agriculture during Summer Ag Institute, but they also had the opportunity to visit some unique locations, too. They toured Jamie Rilea’s Loofah Farm near Barnhill. Kim Liston, Keyla Stover, Katie Liston, and Julie Herman selected the scents to use in making lotion or face scrub.
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